JP Morgan AM's Karen Ward: Bank of England 'should not be blamed' for rate rises

It had 'no choice'

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The Bank of England’s decision to raise rates 13 consecutive times has been defended by Karen Ward, chief market strategist, EMEA, JP Morgan Asset Management and adviser to Chancellor of the Exchequer, who argued it had “no choice”.

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